Tre Trattoria

I really wanted to give Tre Trattoria more than 3 stars, but I just can’t do it. We went during restaurant week and ordered from the special menu. We ordered wine and the first faux pas was serving the winer in a short water type glass. I looked around the restaurant and others had wine in stemware. Did someone forget to wash the stemware or do they just not have enough. The beets in the antipasta were very tasty as was the caprese with fresh mozzarella. You would think an Italian restaurant would serve a nice crusty bread with butter or olive oil. Not here? No bread was offered. I has the salmon entrée that was good. My wife had the chicken which was nothing special. For dessert I has the vanilla poundcake wirth basil mascarpone. I had high hopes, but this was a dessert that appeared to be made hours ago and left in the refrigerator. The cake was cold and the mascarpone stiff.
I would expect more from a Jason Dady restaurant. Maybe he is spread too thin to keep watch on the quality. Scuzzi’s Italian is definitely a better choice for Italian in San Antonio.

The first aspect that I noticed about this restaurant was the amazing atmosphere. Both the outside and the inside were beautifully decorated — if I weren’t so freezing, I would have wanted to sit outside.
We originally had a reservation for 6pm, but couldn’t make it in time, so rearranged it to 8pm. People were more than willing to accommodate the change, even though I’m sure that it was packed for Valentines day weekend.
I liked how many eccentric dishes were on the menu, but I wish that there were some descriptions. Many of the main dishes were written in Italian, but I was confused on the pasta section because it wasn’t descriptive. However, the waiter did more than an amazing job of explaining the menu to us — I was impressed by the way that he was able to cover all of the details of the menu. But then again, I’m sure that other people asked the waiter the same question — ‘what do any of these items on the menu mean’?
I wanted to try something interesting, so I ordered the Pappardelle with «Osso Buco» Ragout
Pecorino Romano and Gremolatawith with gluten free pasta. The dish came with a creamy red sauce (tasted somewhat like vodka sauce), 3 or 4 baby squids, arugula, and peppers. Originally, the dish would have come with pasta that mixed with squid ink to give it a black appearance, but since I got the gluten free pasta, I sadly wasn’t able to eat that. As for the taste of the food, I thought that the pasta was good, but it failed to amaze me — somehow, it had a slight bitter aftertaste that I didn’t enjoy too much. Next time, I think I’ll try the duck confit pasta because that one sounded better. I had a little bite of the spicy pepperoni pizza that my boyfriend got, and I thought that the pizza tasted better than the pasta.
Overall, the server and the atmosphere was beyond excellent. The reason why I gave this place 4 stars instead of 5 was because I didn’t enjoy the pasta dish as much. However, I would have given it more of a ‘4.5′ rather than a solid ‘4’ if I could.

What a great way to end a vacation. I started with an Italian tea, and while strong, it was delicious. I opted for the market salad that our waiter Chris recommended. It had shaved fennel, toasted pine nuts, marinated, house made mozzarella, and blackberries with a fabulous champagne dressing that really tied the flavors together. Chris raved about the spaghetti and meatballs that are stuffed with mozzarella so I went for them and they were delicious. My daughter, husband and I capped off the meal with a Blondie and pear jam, which was the perfect finish to our meal.

Mmmmm. I don’t go to Italian places often (unless you count pizza places?) because the meals end up being just too heavy. But we were close to the area and I really wanted to try this place out, so we just went for it.
I’m super glad we did.
We started with the house pulled mozzarella, which was a SIZEABLE hunk of cheese. I’m not gonna lie… the two of us totally finished the entire thing (remember what I said earlier about meals being heavy? Yeah… this was no different). It was just SO GOOD.
And then to top it all off, we ordered a pizza! Okay… here I go again with the pizza. I just can’t get enough. But seriously, this pizza was so good. It had brie and arugula, but I’m not sure what else. It looks like it’s not on the current menu (but that goat cheese pizza is calling my name…). The crust was nice and crispy, with plenty of chewiness. Just overall a great pizza.
There were only two downsides to our evening… one, we had trouble finding the place. It was kind of nestled back behind some other businesses, and I think we went the wrong way to get there. But we made it. And two, it was pouring that night, so we were unable to enjoy the beautiful patio.
This is a lovely place to go for a date night, and it won’t break the bank either. I definitely recommend.

Visited during restaurant week and ordered off of the restaurant week menu. The food as mediocre at best and outrageously priced for the quality. The antipasto plate was pickled beets and oranges with cold beans. The strangest combo I’ve ever had — no one at the table enjoyed it. Salad looked like it was several days old, was yellowish in color, I was surprised they even served it. The Bolognese was tasty, it was really the only part of the meal I enjoyed. Service was also quite slow, we were there for over 3 hours (table of 10)
There are better places to get Italian at a better price.

This is one of my favorite Italian places to eat at when I am in San Antonio. The house-​made pasta and sauces are always superb. The fresh mozzarella with olive oil, salt, and black pepper is divine. My fiancé is absolutely in love with their pan-​sear gnocchi with the gorgonzola cream sauce.
The only real con I have is that dishes that venture away from those amazing appetizers and pasta dishes are not that amazing. I took my dad here once and he made the mistake of ordering rib-​eye, which just did not seem to have level of flavor I would otherwise expect from this place.

One of my BFFs and I had dinner here a few nights ago and enjoyed the heck out if it! In the past I have come and ordered the gnocchi (which is ALWAYS my favorite) and I was really disappointed — his style of gnocchi is just not my cup of tea. But the other night our dinner was very delicious. We ordered hand-​pulled mozzarella which was pretty good (Buratta might be better…) and the pappardelle with bolognese sauce, which was very yummy. We also tried the evening’s special crostada which was DELICIOUS. As usual, I must complain because it’s a little pricey for what you get, but if you dont order much you can get out of there for $ 50 (2 people ordering pasta dishes, 1 appetizer, no salads or sides).

I went here with a group of 4 including myself. I had a Caesar salad which was okay not over the top and I split a Bolognese which wasn’t really good all of our food came out really late and the waiter took forever to come and see how we were doing. I don’t mind paying for good food and service at all, on the contrary but what really got me is that the tip was included with a 20% tip. the place is nice with a lot of lights which I love! But I wouldn’t be visiting this place anytime soon. Oh also I went for dinner on a Wednesday the lunch menu is different but I haven’t tried it.

In my tours of Jason Dady’s SA restaurants, I’ve learned a few things about his skill set: his barbecue isn’t up to par, his sides and apps are hit or miss, but damn does he do a good pasta!
Best tip is to come here for lunch: menu has a few lower-​priced* options to grab and enjoy, either dining in (I prefer the bar area) or to-​go. The mushroom ravioli with beef cheek ragu is a great choice and comes in a surprisingly generous portion. Tender chunks of stewed beef, savory mushroom gravy, and a tasty filling with cheese and a hint of truffle. My mom raved about this for a solid week after I brought her an order.
I’d love to rave more about this spot, but there are a few things holding me back: pricing inconsistencies (menu lists lunch as $ 12.50, rang up at $ 15, no explanation?), a vague feeling that the building itself needs maintenance (rickety wood walkway, no landscaping), and the fact that most of the menu is duplicated between here and Tre Enoteca (which is the better location IMO).
TIP: The patio is nice for dining alfresco as the weather cools off, but wait til construction at the Witte dies down, right now there’s no view and tons of noise.

Very under impressed. I was excited based on Unilocal reviews. I assume the owners are not Italian. The food was bland. The old fashion was terrible. The servers however we very personable and stuck up for the company very well so that one star goes solely to staff.
I need to get ahold of the interior designer. This is some prime real estate.

First time there and we were very disappointed. As soon as our party arrived we ordered drinks and a kids pizza. Took 20 minutes to get the kids drink and over 45 minutes to get his pizza. We ordered salads and our entrees and before we could finish our salads our entrees showed up. They were luke warm when they arrived and cold within the next few minutes. The pasta dishes tasted ok. Would have been better if they were hot. We actually finished eating our entrees when the kids pizza finally arrived. The worst greasy pizza I have ever eaten. Even the 5 year old didn’t care for it. The service was not that great either. We have been to the Tuscan region of Italy and these guys are not even close.
This is the third Jason Dady restaurant that we have visited and we will not be going back to any of them!

I made a dinner reservation via Open Table and had been wanting to try Tre Tratoria for a while now. To our surprise they were participating in San Antonio’s Restaurant Week. This gives people who want to try a variety of items on their menu the opportunity to do so at a discounted price.
We ordered wine; Feudi Falanghina for me, nice fruity, buttery, dry and Bottega Pinot Noir for the hubby.
We started off with the Chef’s Antipasti Selections; there were three to preview. Israli Couscous which had kale and marcona almonds which were toasted and flavorful. Roasted Golden Beets and their canellini white beans with Gremolata. Gremolata is a chopped herb condiment, this seemed to be made with the classical preparation of lemon zest, garlic and parsley. I found this an opportunity to try things that I would not have normally ordered off their main menu.
My husband and I both ordered the slow roasted Caprese with House Pulled Mozzarella. This dish was very good, I only wish that we had been given the opportunity to have some cracked pepper atop this dish. Our server did not offer it nor was there any cracked pepper on the table so that we could have garnished our dish ourselves.
For our entrees we both ordered the Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout with Summer Squash Caponata. The fish was amazing, the squash was served as a cold side dish; I would have preferred my squash hot to accompany the temperature of the fish.
For dessert we got the Nutella x 3, this was very good and fulfilled our sweet tooth craving. We also got the Orange Ricotta Cake Trifle with Macerated Berries and Rosewater Crema. I think that fancy names were added to this dessert to make it taste better; it was just okay.
Our daughter ordered the tomato Soppresetta Pizza, she loved it!
We were served by Chris who seemed to be knowledgeable about the entrée’s we asked about on the menu. We had his attention, until a party of about 20 people came in and took up the majority of his time. Slow on remembering our daughter’s tea & giving us too much time between courses. We excuse him because we know he was quite busy.
I am giving this experience a 4 star rating. I will be back for lunch.
I love that they also had vegetarian options on their menu.

Our first visit here was for a late dinner on a Friday night. We were able to get a table for 4 pretty quickly even without a reservation and both the food and service were fantastic. The menu can definitely get pricey as the entrees do not come with a salad or anything and additional items are ordered a la carte, plus (in my opinion) all good Italian food should be paired with a nice glass of vino!
On our second visit we came for Sunday brunch, which to my surprise begins at 9am! The menu is different for brunch which is a good or bad thing depending upon what you’re looking for. I was disappointed that there was no risotto to be found, but also pleasantly surprised to find veal Benedict, a pizza with brie/​fruit/​arugula, chicken and waffles, and Nutella French toast. The pizza was delicious, as was the market salad, and the service was excellent yet again. The only thing less than spectacular about the entire experience was the veal Benedict… way too salty for my taste. Overall a very enjoyable meal, and we will definitely be returning for both dinner and brunch in the future.

Tre was amazing. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to finally eat here. It’s a little hidden in the back of the shopping center where it lives but once you find it you won’t be disappointed.
We ate out on their patio because the weather was unusually pleasant for May. Our waitress was fast and helpful, she even threw in a free dessert — Nutella Three Ways — because it was our first time there.
They have a solid wine list and all the food we ordered was delicious. I especially recommend the mushroom ravioli with beef cheek. We will be back to Tre for sure.

Thank goodness for Restaurant Week! The whole meal was delicious. I started with chilled corn bisque. It was light and very refreshing. Next I had the pan roasted salmon and it was cooked to perfection. The fennel was a nice touch. Finally how can you not order the nutella x3 dessert… it was very decadent and rich. I could’ve eaten another serving. I will definitely come back for more!

I love Restaurant Week because it’s a great opportunity to try places you’ve been meaning to try but for whatever reason you just haven’t yet.
Tre Trattoria has been on my list for a while, so Mom and I decided to try it for lunch.
What a great experience! I found their staff hospitable and friendly from the get go. Especially our waiter, he was so awesome.
We started with the Caesar salad for me and the caprese salad for mom. That hand pulled mozzarella MADE this salad! Yum!
For our entrees, Mom had the pasta Bolognese and I had the trout with white beans and salsa verde. Both were delicious.
BUT DESSERT!!! mom had the Nutella 3x and I had the Lemon Curd cake with berries.
They were both INCREDIBLE.
If you are a chocolate fan (and if you’re not-what’s the matter with you??)
the flourless chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, was ah-​mazing!
My Lemon curd cake with berries was so light tangy and the berries were the perfect complement!
The restaurant ambiance itself is so cozy. They have a great outdoor patio that I would love to come visit for brunch or lunch on a nice sunny afternoon or lovely evening.
I can’t wait to come back!
Parking is a little tricky, the Witte is up to something next door and has taken over Tre’s parking lot-​BOO! So you need to park in the Boardwalk parking lot and do a small obstacle course to find Tre, but I bet you will be glad you did!

In San Antonio for a business trip and decided to dine at Tre Trattoria based upon the favorable Unilocal reviews. The food is authentic Italian, which means delicious and enjoyable. I ordered the fettuccine with duck confit. This dish is worth considering if you’re a duck enthusiast.
The ambiance is great. The staff is friendly and attentive and most importantly the food was great. Pleasant experience will return when back in San Antonio.

After reading Julie G.‘s rave review and hearing very positive things from other Unilocalers who have similar taste buds to mine, I knew I had to check out Tre. I’m always on the lookout for fresh pasta.
My husband and I went for lunch and basically mimicked Julie’s order. We got the Caesar salad, crispy skin grilled rainbow trout, Tagliatelli Bolognese and Nutella x 3. Read Julie’s review for a more comprehensive description of each dish. She did such an excellent job! There’s nothing more I can add. I do have to say that we enjoyed everything except the Nutella x3. The dessert was too sweet for us. Everything else though was excellent! Can’t wait to go back for more.

Tre Trattoria was hands down my favorite lunch during Restaurant Week! The sis and I left with happy bellies and an unbuttoned jean (won’t disclose who), the food was incredible. Tre is beautifully decorated and accompanied by the perfect atmosphere for a date, party, or meeting. The staff is impeccable, Andy made our dining experience a grand one!
Lunch:
The food takes you to another place, we started with their perfectly portioned slow roasted caprese and of course we polished everything off despite the mozzarella being slightly on the boring side. I would definitely order the caprese again. Our lunch entrees were fit for a king, tons of food! I went with the house made Tagliatelli Bolognese and my sister ordered the crispy skin rainbow trout with brown butter farro and salsa verde, both divine. The pasta was perfectly textured and the bolognese sauce was light and flavorful. Now, that trout is what I’ll be heading back for on my next visit! The trout had a wonderful bite to it and was cooked to perfection, the seasoning had me over the moon. At first my sister was jealous when she saw my old school pasta dish but once she tasted her trout, she moved the plate closer to her and went to town.
Sweets:
I was on the fence over the desserts, simply because I prefer salt over sugar but it’s always nice to sample. I went with their lemon buttermilk poundcake and my sis got the Nutella, I didn’t care for either. My sister enjoyed her nutella offering but had to push my lemon cake away after two bites because it was harder than a rock.
Overall, Tre Trattoria really impressed me with their outstanding entrees and how special my sister and I were treated by staff. HOOKED!
Unilocalers, do yourself a favor and check out Tre Trattoria before the Restaurant Week extension ends!

I went to Tre downtown once and was quite happy with the brunch there so I figured I’d try out their broadway location.
Came with a friend of mine for Sunday brunch this past weekend. We got here at 1:30pm and there weren’t many ppl. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. The patio looked very nice but we opted to sit inside b/​c the TX weather would still stir dry ya at the end of August. The inside is very nice and spacious.
What really surprised me was that their menu is very different from the downtown location AND they DO NOT have $ 1 mimosa!!! Sad face! I almost wanted to get up and leave b/​c $ 1 mimosa was the reason I wanted to do brunch here and I could deff use a few mimosas at the moment. Agh!
Luckily it was the restaurant week so we were also given a restaurant week lunch menu. Three course for $ 15! That’s a great deal! Both my friend and I decided to do the restaurant week lunch instead and we also got a carafe of mimosa for $ 12. I’d settle for that.
I ordered the caprese salad for starter, rainbow trout for entrée and Nutella for dessert. My friend got caprese, a pasta and poundcake. The size of our three courses were very generous. Usually an entrée would cost more than $ 15 so I was super happy about the deal. The caprese salad was very good. I thought the mozzarella was average but the sun dried tomato was divine! When I got the trout I was deff beyond joyful. The portion was very big and the trout was super fresh. It pairs so well with the sour vegetable it comes with. The farro side was ok. My chocolate dessert was also awesome but then again I always love chocolate. My friend’s pasta and cake were good too but I think mine were better choices.
Overall, I really liked brunch here. I wish they had the green eggs and ham and the duck confit from the downtown menu. And of course $ 1 mimosas would make this place my go-​to brunch spot. Now that they are closing the downtown location, perhaps they could combine the two menus and come up with something even better!
I really have high hopes for you, Tre Trattoria. Please don’t disappoint me!!!